Student Governance Organizations Graduate Assistant

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

5d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Student Governance Organizations (SGOs) in the Office of the Dean of Students advise and provide support to the University of Texas at Austin Student Government (SG), Graduate Student Assembly (GSA), and Senate of College Councils (SCC). Each organization has a specialized mission and purpose that serves as the voice for the student body. Each organization passes legislation and spearheads initiatives to enhance the student experience at The University of Texas at Austin. The SGO office assists and advises student representatives of each organization. This position will assist the Associate Director and Financial Advisor with organization, operations, and special projects designed to enhance the student leader experience within Student Government and The Senate of College Councils. Typical hours to be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some prescheduled weekend hours. Student meetings regularly occur outside usual business hours. Qualification for in-state tuition rates Comprehensive insurance benefits package (September - May) Hands-on work in organizational design, operational planning, strategic communication, and leader development, providing excellent work experience

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours).

Nice To Haves

• A passion to work with college students and their organizational membership.
• Ability to utilize concepts of leader development and organizational design in program planning, advising, and administrative duties.
• Interest, knowledge, and experience working with a student government organization on a college campus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and proven organizational skills.
• Experience with Macintosh computer hardware and software, and the ability to learn applications quickly (i.e., Microsoft Office suite products).
• Other experience/skills as relevant to the specific position responsibilities
• Work closely with the University administration to facilitate connections and begin building relationships for the student organizations and their initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Student Governance Organizations Advisor with advising the Student Government and Senate with planning, organization, team management, budgeting, goal setting and individual and team coaching.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings associated with shared advising duties. Meetings will include Executive and Assembly representatives to discuss goals, initiatives, policy and implementation of programs.
• Create and maintain resources that support SGO area and organization operations, including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), UT Box, Mazevo, Hornslink, UTlists, and Outlook Suite.
• Ensuring the Student Government and Senate’s compliance with university rules and policies, governing documents, and SGO procedures as they relate to sponsored organizations.
• Assist with the coordination of area programs, initiatives, and events, to include First-Year and Campus-Wide Elections.
• Attend SGO area and Office of the Dean of Students meetings, programs, activities, and events when appropriate.
• Aid with special projects within the SGO area, the Dean of Students, and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Benchmarking collegiate student governance trends to identify best practices.
• Regularly meet with supervisor for strategic planning, ideation, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with administrative and general office duties as needed.

Benefits

• Qualification for in-state tuition rates
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package (September - May)
• Hands-on work in organizational design, operational planning, strategic communication, and leader development, providing excellent work experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level